drawings

[kevinmachell]

Is it possible to draw my own detailed plans for planning permission approval? I want to build a small extention to house a toilet. or must I use a professional architect?

 

[RonnyRaygun]

You can draw your own plans by all means. Planning drawings don't need to be particularly detailed; they just need to show principle elevations and a plan showing how the extension will alter the look of the property from (or blend in with) existing.

Building Control drawings for a Full Plans Application need to be far more detailed and need to show exactly how the extension will be built to comply with current regulations. Some builders will work from basic drawings without full plans approval, although you need to be sure that they have good knowledge of the regs in this instance.

Where will the toilet be and what size are you planning? You might not need planning permission anyway...

 

[kevinmachell]

Many thanks for your interest. The new toilet will be built onto the gable of my house. area approx 12 sq metres.at ground level. it will include new back door to property.

 

[nickjb]

I suspect you wont need planning but it always best to check with the local council. The on-line guidelines are very informative:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/buildingwork/projects/workcommonextensionreal/
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/en...sibilities/workresppp/workresppppermitteddev/

If you do need planning then have a look on-line for other peoples planning applications (especially approved ones) to give a good idea of what you need to submit.